“…because it’s a fact, well enshrined in folklore, that if we are to kill the demon, then first we have to say its name.”
Join Us on Our Mission
Individuals who have no experience with blogging or writing are free to join us. Help us in any way you would like (including…
Too Poor For Mental Illness
How can a country that prides itself on healthcare policies view mental illness as a second or third priority? What I hope for is the…
Myths and Facts: Psychiatric Medication
Busting common myths about psychiatric medication, a topic that can be riddled with many misconceptions. An info-graph created by Claire.
Illness Does Not Void My Education
I recently realised something. They looked at my resume, decided I was a suitable candidate and called me down. They liked my experience and education.…
Thinspo, Ana, & Mia
Thinspo, or thin-inspiration, is more rampant than ever today – it is every Internet user’s responsibility to work against its rise, and the leaders Ana…
Lessons Learned From Volunteering With CAL (Pt. 2)
Some see it as a sensitive topic when they want to ask about my experience with mental illness, but honestly, I like it. Apart from just…
Reflections: Extract from ‘The Shock of the Fall’ by Nathan Filer
What struck me in the above extract was Mattew’s sense of powerlessness and lack of control over his relapse, recovery and treatment journey in the…
A Mental Illness Advocate Afraid of Stigma
But what if other people don’t see it that way? What if they don’t take me seriously anymore? What if they doubt my competence? This doesn’t just apply…
The End of #Blog4MH
The previous post introducing #Blog4MH, a project which has just ended involving bloggers from around the world writing about mental health, has been updated.